It wasn't until Rogers was noticed by the public in social media videos, earning the moniker 'Trolley Man', that he came to the attention of police who announced they wanted to speak to him about the burglaries.

On November 17, Magistrate Bob Kumar gave Mr Rogers bail on strict conditions that he stay away from the CBD and reside with relatives in an outer suburb, observe a 9pm to 6am curfew, participate in drug and counselling programs and report daily to police.

He is also now on a court support program which gives him access to drug support services and counselling.

Mr Kumar acknowledged there was "always a risk" of reoffending.

The 46-year-old's actions during the Bourke Street terror attack on November 9 were widely lauded by social media users. (Nine)

The court heard Mr Rogers would not have free access to the $145,000 raised for him through a crowd-funding campaign.

Donna Stolzenberg from National Homelessness Collective said her organisation would help him put it in a trust fund.